Events

Word of the Week

At school, when certain things happen, we respond. When the whistle blows at recess -- we line up. When the teacher says, "Class, Class" -- we respond with "Yes, Yes". Both of those are examples of EVENTS. In programming, events are an important part of the code. They tell the computer what to do when something happens. For example, when we press Start or Run -- the game begins. When we click the Foo's belly, the code we created runs. Can you think of other events in coding or in real life?

Coding with Carl: Episode 5

Have a great example of an event device? Share it here!

Unplugged Activities

Try your hand at using events! These activities do not require a device.

The Secret Map

Grab a partner and the activity sheets. One person gives the events and the other player follows them on the map.

This arrow picture might be helpful for this activity!

Remote Control

Create your own remote control and decide what each button (event) will do!

Plugged Activities

Try your hand at using events in coding! These activities do require a device.

Beginner

Use events to create a game in play lab!

Intermediate

Create a basketball game using events and problem solving!

Just for Fun

Create your very own flappy bird game using events

Keyboarding

Students in grades 2-4 can practice their keyboarding skills on Typing Club. Your student can access Typing Club by going to their Portal on their Chromebook.